# Cosmos 2503
**Wikidata**: [Q24175208](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24175208)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2503

## Summary
Cosmos 2503 is a Russian military satellite launched on February 27, 2015, aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket. Part of the Kosmos series, it serves as a defense-related satellite with the catalog number 40420.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: February 27, 2015  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a rocket  
- **Satellite Class**: Military satellite  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2015-009A  
- **SCN (Catalog Number)**: 40420  
- **Launch Time**: 11:01:36 UTC  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Croatian (hr), Latvian (lv)  
- **Knowledge Base Sitelinks**: 2  

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 2503?  
A: Cosmos 2503 is a Russian military satellite launched in 2015 for defense purposes, identified by its catalog number 40420 and COSPAR ID 2015-009A.  

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 2503 launched?  
A: It was launched on February 27, 2015, at 11:01:36 UTC using a Soyuz-2.1a rocket as the launch vehicle.  

### Q: What is the purpose of Cosmos 2503?  
A: As a military satellite, Cosmos 2503 is designed to support defense and strategic operations, though specific functionalities are not detailed in the source material.  

### Q: In which languages is information about Cosmos 2503 available?  
A: Wikipedia articles exist in Croatian (hr) and Latvian (lv) languages.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2503 exemplifies Russia’s ongoing investment in military space assets, reinforcing satellite capabilities for national defense and reconnaissance. Its launch via the reliable Soyuz-2.1a rocket underscores continuity in Russia’s space programs, which are critical for maintaining orbital dominance and strategic communications. As part of the Kosmos series—spanning decades—it contributes to the operational continuity of Russia’s defense infrastructure in orbit.  

## Notable For  
- Classified exclusively as a **military satellite** (no dual-use or civilian designations per source).  
- Launched via **Soyuz-2.1a**, a modernized version of the Soyuz rocket family known for its reliability.  
- Identified by the unique **COSPAR ID 2015-009A** and **SCN 40420** in global satellite catalogs.  

## Body  
### Basic Identification  
- **Entity Name**: Cosmos 2503  
- **SCN**: 40420  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2015-009A  
- **Wolfram Reference**: Entity["Satellite", "40420"]  

### Launch Profile  
- **Date**: February 27, 2015  
- **Time**: 11:01:36 UTC  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch (documented in knowledge base records)  

### Technical Classification  
- **Instance Of**: Military satellite  
- **Related Classes**:  
  - Military satellite (18 knowledge base sitelinks)  
  - Soyuz-2.1a rocket (3 knowledge base sitelinks)  

### Digital Presence  
- **Sitelink Count**: 2 (in knowledge base)  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Croatian (hr), Latvian (lv)  
- **No SEO Data**: Available per source material.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report